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OBILE 12V M AREFREE OTORIZED WNINGS QUIPPED WITH ’ BT12 W AREFREE IRELESS WNING ONTROL YSTEM Read this manual before installing or using this product. Failure to follow the instructions and safety precautions in this manual can result in personal injury and/or cause the product to not operate properly.
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6.2 Why is my awning not extending? ....................15 6.3 Why is my awning retracting on its own?..................15 6.4 Can I control multiple awnings with the Carefree Connects Mobile App? ........15 6.5 How do I remove an awning? ....................... 15 ...
Carefree of Colorado strives to design high quality, versatile products that stand the test of time. We already offer a variety of customizable awnings to complement your RV, and now, with the Carefree BT12 Wireless Awning Control System you have complete control of your awnings.
(roller tube or lead rail) or can be mounted at the awning rail when present. The BT12 Control System provides controls to allow you to set the lights to match your preference with ON/OFF and dimming controls through the app and/or the BT Remote.
ONNECTS OBILE UIDE ETTING TARTED Prior to downloading and using the Carefree Connects Mobile App, ensure you have your Carefree awning(s) are properly installed on your vehicle. Refer to your awning installation manual for additional details. 3.1 D OWNLOAD THE The Carefree Connects Mobile App is downloadable to any device that supports: ...
(the module remembers the devices that have been paired). Refer to the Carefree Connects Mobile App manual for setting up and pairing a smart device (such as a smart phone or tablet). The app manual is available at www.carefreeofcolorado.com/carefreeconnects.
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’ AREFREE ONNECTS OBILE UIDE 3.2.2 P OBILE EVICE WNING NOTE: If you have multiple devices to pair to your awning but wish to pair your mobile device first, ensure your mobile device is positioned closest to the awning prior to completing steps 1-5. 1.
BT Motion Sensor. Location of the motion sensor is shown in the owner’s manual for your awning equipped with the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System. Owner’s manuals are available at www.carefreeofcolorado.com.
’ AREFREE ONNECTS OBILE UIDE UICK EFERENCE UIDE FOR WNING PERATION NOTE: The physical awning switch must be in the ON position before the awning can operate. 4.1 E XTENDING WNING Once your device(s) have been paired to your awning, you can begin to operate your awning.
’ UIDE AREFREE ONNECTS OBILE 4.3 C ONTROLLING WNING IGHTS Turn the awning lighting switch “ON”. NOTE: The physical switch must be in the ON position. index.html It looks like your LEDs have been disabled. Please check the awning lights switch If the lighting switch is off, a popup will appear on the home screen when you try to turn the lights on.
See the next section of this manual for additional information. Pressing the Carefree icon will take you to the Carefree website when you wish to add to your awning collection or to contact us.
’ AREFREE ONNECTS OBILE UIDE 5.2 A WNING ANAGEMENT 5.2.1 M WNINGS The My Awnings area of the Awning Management page contains any awnings you have claimed from the Available Awnings area. Tap on an awning icon to connect to that awning. The first time you connect to an awning, your awning must be in pairing mode.
’ UIDE AREFREE ONNECTS OBILE 5.3 S ETTINGS 5.3.1 M OTION ENSITIVITY LIDER If you have the optional BT Motion Sensor for your awning, you can adjust the motion sensitivity on this page. When wind causes movement of the awning beyond the set sensitivity level, the awning will automatically retract.
Awning light switch off The awning light power switch is not ON 5.4.2 D EVICE TATUS This area shows the status and firmware version of peripheral devices connected to the BT12 system. Symbol Meaning Green Device is connected. Device is not connected.
Ignition lockout is active. o Navigate to the About page of your Carefree app to check the ignition lockout status. If ignition lockout is Active and the vehicle motor is running, the awning will not respond to extend commands. Turn off the vehicle to extend the awning.
ON position. The awning will operate normally after the batteries are replaced. Battery replacement is covered in the owner’s manual for your awning equipped with the BT12 Wireless Awning Control System. Owner’s manuals are available at www.carefreeofcolorado.com.
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